Review of condition monitoring technologies
Principles of vibration
Complete review of basics
Waveform, spectrum (FFT), phase and orbits
Understanding signals: modulation, beating, sum/difference
Transducer types: Non-contact displacement
Transducer selection
Transducer mounting and natural frequency
Measurement point selection
Following routes, and test planning
Common measurement errors
Filters: Low pass, band pass, high pass, band stop
Sampling, aliasing, dynamic range
Resolution, Fmax, data collection time
Averaging: linear, overlap, peak hold, time synchronous
Windowing and leakage
Spectrum analysis
Time waveform analysis (introduction)
Orbit analysis (introduction)
Phase analysis: bubble diagrams and ODS
Enveloping (demodulation), shock pulse, spike energy, PeakVue
Natural frequencies and resonances
Imbalance, eccentricity and bent shaft
Misalignment, cocked bearing and soft foot
Mechanical looseness
Rolling element bearing analysis
Analysis of induction motors
Analysis of gears
Analysis of belt-driven machines
Analysis of pumps, compressors, and fans
Impact testing and bump tests
Phase analysis
General maintenance repair activities
Review of the balancing process
Review of shaft alignment procedures
Setting baselines
Setting alarms: band, envelope/mask, statistical
Setting goals and expectations (avoiding common problems)
Report generation
Reporting success stories
Acceptance testing
Review of ISO standards
Exam